Which Greek island is among world’s friendliest islands

For Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey, readers were asked to evaluate islands around the world, ranking individual characteristics like romance, food and even how friendly they are.

Santorini ranked 10th among the 25 friendliest islands in the world, while exotic islands were also on the top of the list.

“It’s no surprise that far-flung destinations like Fiji, the Maldives, Bali, and Tasmania took the top spots”, the magazine writes, since, “They’re all known for their tropical surroundings, aquamarine waters ideal for a swim, and abundance of hotels that take the idea of getting away from it all to another level”.

However, the voters made it clear that local culture had also a great impact in their experience, which influenced their decision.

“[The] most friendly and kind people I have ever encountered,” said one T+L voter about the Fijians they encountered on their trip. “Beautiful islands, beautiful people.”

On a trip to the luxurious Katikies Hotel in Santorini, Greece, one voter said, “The people are the best on the planet, and Katikies Hotel in Oia is one of my favorites on earth.”

But, since friendliness also equates to standout service, as T+L mentions, the “readers found that the people working at the hotels and resorts where they stayed played an integral part in making their experience a memorable one”.

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